Nicole Sommavilla
NewsChannel 9
Syracuse, NY, United States
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WW: women’s heart attack symptoms are different, do you know them?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Heart attacks can happen to anyone, but when it comes to survival, gender matters. “The death rate in the first 30 days after being diagnosed and treated for heart attack is much higher for women than it is for men.” Cardiologist Nelly Kazzaz, St. Joseph’s Health Dr. Nelly Kazzaz explains part […] → Read More
Wellness Wednesday: Upstate to build Lyme treatment center
Lyme disease is considered an epidemic in Central New York. It can be frustrating trying to get a diagnosis and treatment plan, but hope is on the horizon in the form of a first-of-its-kind center. → Read More
WW: The secret to successful New Year’s resolutions
(WSYR-TV) — New year, new me. People say it all the time, but rarely reach the goals they set in January. Turns out, the problem might be less about what you’re trying to accomplish and more about how you’re trying to get there. “You want to go from what your habits were before to brand […] → Read More
WW: Make sure safety is on your list this Holiday season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — In a few days, your little ones will be getting gifts they’ll want to play with right away, but could your kids be unwrapping something dangerous? The American Academy of Pediatrics says choking is the leading cause of death in kids younger than four. While most families are filled with holiday […] → Read More
Syracuse Police investigating deadly shooting
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — One person is dead after being shot in the city of Syracuse. According to Syracuse Police, officers responded to a shots fired call just after midnight Thursday in the 600 block of Valley Drive. Officers found a bullet casing on the scene. Around the same time, police say a 36-year-old man showed […] → Read More
WW: Can brain-boosting foods really boost your memory?
(WSYR-TV) — There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but doctors believe some diets may slow dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association has found strong evidence three diets may lower the risk of cognitive decline. All three center around the same core concepts: filling up on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, lean meat like fish, […] → Read More
WW: Tackle the Thanksgiving table guilt-free
Some would say we're stepping into the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a tough time for people trying to stay on track with their health and weight goals. → Read More
WW: Does filling up on fish mean you’re munching on too much mercury?
Eating fish can have a number of health benefits and the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating it at least twice a week. However, certain types of fish can have high levels of mercury. → Read More
WW: How to fend off fatigue after time change
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – If you feel like you’re dragging a little more this week, you’re in good company. The concept may feel backward since we gained an hour of sleep over the weekend. However, being off by even one hour takes time to adjust. The “fall back” from daylight saving can impact your mood, […] → Read More
Wellness Wednesday: make your appointment now for this annual free lung cancer screening event
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s estimated more than 200,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. With November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, there’s a push to get screened, and now is your chance! On November 12 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hematology/Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) and CRA Medical Imaging […] → Read More
WW: younger generations more likely to have hypertension during pregnancy, study finds
A recent study suggests people born in the late 90s or early 2000s are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with hypertension during pregnancy than baby boomers. → Read More
WW: Cornell taps into tech, making active apps for preschoolers
Parents know, there's no getting kids away from tablets and technology. So instead of fighting it, why not embrace it and find a way to make it work for you? → Read More
WW: raising awareness and hope about breast cancer
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. So, with October being the awareness month, there’s a big push to get screened. Dr. Kara Kort is the Medical Director of Breast Care and Surgery at St. Joseph’s Health. She typically tells her patients, if they have 10 friends, statistically, […] → Read More
Wellness Wednesday: A new breastfeeding recommendation supports moms
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is updating its breastfeeding recommendations to support moms who choose to breastfeed for up to two years instead of six months. However, the change isn’t a suggestion or something that should scare moms. St. Joseph’s Health Lactation Consultant Teri Smithers says it’s more of a […] → Read More
WW: the support group helping moms struggling through the formula shortage
OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The half a million bottles of baby formula from the first “Operation Fly Formula” flight can’t land on store shelves soon enough. Millions of parents are stressed, with recent data showing about 45% of the formula is out of stock. There’s a critical need and parents are desperate. It’s a feeling […] → Read More
WW: neurologist shares long-hauler covid concerns
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’re well past the two-year pandemic mark and we’ve learned a lot about COVID-19 along the way. Even with all the gained knowledge, doctors are just now getting a deeper sense of how it attacks different parts of the body. Specifically, the brain. Dr. Fahed Saada, a neurologist at St. Joseph’s […] → Read More
Researchers warn of huge tick season ahead
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve had a taste of a spring fling over the past several days, but when we’re outside enjoying the warmth, so are ticks. Researchers and scientists have been tracking their movements through Upstate’s Tick Testing Program. Now, they’re warning we’re going to see another bad spring and summer ahead. Dr. Saravanan […] → Read More
Wellness Wednesday: medical trash or a life-saving treasure?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — According to the National Marrow Donor Program, about 12,000 people are diagnosed with diseases they may not survive every year and thousands will die waiting for transplants. It doesn’t have to be that way though. New parents and their babies have something special doctors normally throw away, that might be someone’s […] → Read More
Wellness Wednesday: Heart attack deaths spike the same week every year, how can you keep your heart healthy?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The holiday season is well underway and as we quickly approach Christmas, the American Heart Association wants you to keep heart health top of mind. “We see more heart attack deaths between Christmas and New Year’s than any other time of year.” Kristy Smorol Kristy Smorol is the communications director for […] → Read More
Wellness Wednesday: Is there a link between mono and Multiple Sclerosis?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — An alarming study seems to reaffirm a virus you most likely had as a child or teen may put you at a two to three times greater risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis as an adult. It’s a phenomenon doctors have been looking into for decades: a possible link between infectious mononucleosis […] → Read More